the Girls Conference, and she became a Student Ambassador for the recruitment office. Cheyenne wants potential donors to know that the need to support students is greater than ever, given the added financial pressures of COVID-19. “There are students with so much talent and drive, but because of their financial burdens, they never get the opportunity to reach their full potential,” said Cheyenne. “When you give, you are investing in future doctors, child-care workers, scientists and leaders. How incredible is that?”
Cheyenne says she is committed to giving back, both now through her time and talents, and in the future. After graduation, she plans to work with youth and return to MSVU to obtain a Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership. “I promise if you continue investing in me, and in students just like me, when I am financially able I will also join you in giving back and investing in the success of future generations of Mount students.” To make a difference in the life of a student like Cheyenne, please visit www.msvu.ca/donate.
RBC Mentoring The Centre for Women in Business (CWB) at MSVU and RBC have launched an eight-week mentorship program for RBC Alliance of Young Women Entrepreneur (AYWE) students. This new program, Lead Mentor + Peer Mentor = Goals, highlights the importance of mentorship and connections for aspiring student entrepreneurs, and provides weekly goal setting and accountability check-ins. Eight senior representatives from RBC’s Atlantic Women’s employee resource group have generously donated their time to share their personal and professional journeys in a webinar format, plus additional hours to mentor students one-on-one. “We know through research that young women are interested in starting their own businesses, but they often hold off until they are older or don’t do it at all. By providing access to mentors, business skills development, and financial knowledge in this critical stage of their professional journeys as students, we can increase their confidence, connections, and encourage more young
women to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career option,” said Tanya Priske, Executive Director, CWB. Each week of the program features a new RBC representative (Lead Mentor) who shares their story of personal and professional development, entrepreneurship, goal setting, and resilience. Each week also features an RBC AYWE student (Peer Mentor). RBC’s support of MSVU includes a generous donation to the CWB and to establish the RBC AYWE program, building two “RBC Links” on campus – both popular places for students – and establishing the RBC Endowed Scholarship for undergraduate students with strong academic achievement and leadership in student government, sports, or their community. Thank you, RBC, for your continued support of students and women entrepreneurs!
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